Info For Canadians Crossing the Border
 

Here is a list of links when crossing the border for any reason

FAQ
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/media/fac...s/060-eng.html

This simple Guide will walk you through the entire Canadian passport application process
Passport Canada: Step-by-Step Guide for Canadians

Personal exemptions allow you to bring goods of a certain value into the country without having to pay duty and taxes on them.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publicati...f5056-eng.html

Importing a Vehicle Into Canada
BSF5048 : Importing a Vehicle Into Canada

ID cards for entry into Canada or the US
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative

Duty, Taxes and Handling Fees on Items Mailed to You (ups, fedeX, purolator)
Importing by Mail

Postal Program - importing by mail (canada post, usps)
Postal Program - Importing by Mail

Any other suggestions that should be on here just msg me and I will try my best and add it to the list!

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I see you have been keeping yourself busy Beaner.

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Thanks Beaner

I would like to know how long I can stay in the states as a 'visitor' without either the IRS considering me a permanent for tax purposes or maybe blocking me out of the country altogether.

re: Info For Canadians Crossing the Border
 

six months

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From Wikipedia, a boarder may be a person who:

• snowboards
• skateboards
• bodyboards
• surfs
• stays at a boarding house
• attends a boarding school
• takes part in a boarding attack

:p

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Ha, ha...........yes, that was the question; how many months can I room and board in the U.S. before they kick me out?

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They better not kick you out.. We don't want you back! haha :p

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Ain't it the truth!..........:p :p :p

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Or just speak Mexican, not spanish, Mexican.

Juno how? Mehican es zimpil.
Then you can stay as long as you like and even get a job.:p


roadster with a stick

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No, No, I don't want a job!

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As for your question... I have been looking but found nothing "official". Alot of crap about 90 days or 6 months but that required a "visitors visa" or some other type of "visa". I will make a phone call or two tomorrow to get the Correct answer and will post it in the 1st post and hopfully provide a link to your question for future reference.

edit: Made 3 calls, spent 2 hours on the phone, got transfered to many different departments. no result yet.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/wi...hout_1260.html

Results... I dont know Roy. How about you stay there for a year and I will call the IRS and whoever I can find and we will see what happens!

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Bump... there was some talk about how much value we can bring back over the border per time period.

Read POST #1

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Depends on the size of your wallet and trunk.:p

$800 after 48 hours, for sure.
$200 after 24 hours, I think.

http://www.dutyfreecanada.com/customs-allowances/

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Yes.......cut and paste method :

What are your personal exemptions?

After each absence of 24 hours or more

You can claim up to CAN$200 worth of goods without paying any duties. This is your personal exemption. You must have the goods with you when you arrive in Canada and you cannot include tobacco products or alcoholic beverages in this exemption. If the goods you bring in are worth more than CAN$200 in total, you cannot claim this exemption. Instead, you have to pay full duties on all goods you bring in.
After each absence of 48 hours or more

You can claim up to CAN$800 worth of goods without paying any duties. You must have the goods with you when you arrive in Canada. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products and manufactured tobacco. See the sections called "Alcoholic beverages" and "Tobacco products" for more details.
After each absence of 7 days or more

You can claim up to CAN$800 worth of goods without paying any duties. Although you can include some tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, a partial exemption may apply to cigarettes, tobacco products and manufactured tobacco. See the sections called "Alcoholic beverages" and "Tobacco products" for more details. With the exception of tobacco products and alcoholic beverages, you do not need to have the goods with you when you arrive.
To calculate the number of days you have been absent, do not include the date you left Canada but include the date you returned. Dates matter but not times. For example, we consider you to have been absent seven days if you left Friday the 7th and returned Friday the 14th.